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A E-Magazine/ blog dedicated to the community of Decorative Artists, Interior designers, decorators, homeowners, artists and art lovers, business and trades people, builders, architects looking for ideas, inspiration, resources, decorative artists, designers and craftsmen in the trade in CT, NYC, NJ, MA, RI and all across the country. With a wide range of articles, ideas and photos that cover the many different aspects of decoration. Enjoy! Marc Potocsky- MJP Studios

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Gold and Silver leaf on ceilings,walls and furniture in CT / NY

Gold leafing and antiquing Decorative ornament CT

Gildingis the process of applying a thin layer of real or imitation gold to a surface. The process is employed on wood, metal, ivory, leather, paper, glass, porcelain, and fabrics and is used to embellish the decorative elements, domes, and vaults of buildings.

Silver leaf ceiling with champagne glaze NY

Gold, or a substitute, may be applied in leaf form to a surface prepared by a treatment of size, mercury, acid, or heat. The applied leaf is burnished or left matte.

Gold dome

Gold leafing or gilding is used on architectural ornamentation, walls and ceilings.

gilded gold leaf j p weaver ornament ct

Gold leafing J P Weaver ornament CT

Another great art form is chinoiserie, using gold leaf for backgrounds.

gilded chinoiserie screen CT

Gilding chinoiserie screen CT 2

Silver leaf, Palladium, and more affordable Aluminum leaf is very popular on ceilings, walls and furniture.

Silver leaf ceiling NY

Silver stenciled walls CT

The art of gilding is of ancient origin. It was lavishly employed in Egypt, Greece, and Rome and during the Renaissance and has been used continuously in Asia. – From Columbia Encyclopedia: gilding